With the holiday season in full swing and Christmas just a few short weeks away, it’s time for Glee‘s annual holiday episode! Get ready for lots of holiday songs and cheer – because really, what would a holiday episode be without all that?! Spoilerphobes, it’s preview post time, so avert your eyes if you don’t want to see the official synopsis, episode stills, full songs and a bunch of sneak peek videos from this week’s episode. First, here’s the synopsis:

When New Directions is asked to perform at two different events on the same day at the same time, they have a tough decision to make. Will they choose correctly and spread Christmas cheer, or will their ambition get the best of them?

So it’s Christmas cheer vs. stardom: which will New Direction choose? Well, you’ll have to watch the episode to find out, but until then, here’s another big scoop: everyone’s favourite wookie, none other than Chewbacca himself, will also be appearing in this week’s episode! Click here to read more about his appearance! You’ll also want to check out the music for this holiday special – a whopping nine songs will appear in this week’s episode, all of which can also be found on Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album – Volume 2. Listen to them all now:

Audio isn’t enough for you? Check out the full performances of “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” and “All I Want for Christmas is You”, as well as some more preview clips and behind-the scenes videos, including a special feature on the making of “Do They Know It’s Christmas” with interviews from Bono and Sting:

And, as always, I’ve got episode stills to wrap things up! Click on each image for the full-sized version:

So, gleeks: What are you most excited to see in “Extraordinary Merry Christmas”? The holiday songs? The gift exchanges between your favourite couples? Chewie’s guest starring role?! Let me know in the comments!

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